17 Days | Bike, hike and snorkel your way around the Philippines
Discover the Philippines on this 18-day adventure, blending cultural encounters with refreshing natural moments. Cycle through the lively streets of Manila, trek to the crater lake of Mt. Pinatubo and hike the UNESCO-listed rice terraces of the Cordilleras with local guides. Visit villages to learn about unique traditions and feast with communities. Then, soak up Palawan's beauty as you trek to meet the Batak tribe, snorkel in clear waters, island hop around El Nido and explore limestone caves. With a mix of guided experiences and free time, this trip offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Philippines.
Trip overview
- Start
- Manila, Philippines
- Finish
- El Nido, Philippines
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Philippines
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- TOSNC
- Hike the UNESCO-listed rice terraces in the Cordilleras, crafted over 2000 years, and trek to the crater lake of Mt Pinatubo for breathtaking views.
- Savour Manila’s food scene – enjoy a community feast in Tarukan village, learn culinary secrets from a Baguio chef and start one day with a sunrise picnic breakfast.
- Spend a full day of island hopping and snorkelling off the coast of El Nido. Look to the bottom of these clear waters and glide among the coral reefs and tropical fish.
- Visit local villages to meet the Ifugao who shaped the rice terraces, learn about Batik people who reside deep in the mountains, and discover Kalinga culture and 1930s Ifugao life through a famous Spanish photographer’s lens.
- Enjoy plenty of beachside free time to choose your own adventure – maybe go on a daytrip to Nacpan Beach, take a self-guided kayaking adventure or indulge in a spot of shopping!
- There are a few days of long drives and early starts on this trip. The journey will be rewarding but just be prepared for extended travel times and early mornings – make sure you read the itinerary below before booking.
- There are several hikes, mostly on established trails. You’ll need to have a good level of fitness to fully enjoy them.
- This trip doesn’t involve a lot of time in Manila, but we would recommend you spend extra time exploring this dynamic city. Contact your booking agent to arrange additional accommodation if you wish to extend your stay.
- The Island of Palawan is less developed compared to other South East Asian countries, so you might experience delays when ordering food at local restaurants and major festival periods can cause a hold-up in travel journeys. Despite the possibilities of delays, the laidback nature of this spot is well worth the wait.
Itinerary
Inclusions
16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
Boat, Jeepney, Private Minibus, Plane
Hotel (13 nights), Beach chalet (2 nights), Guest House (1 night)
- Manila - City Tour
- Manila - Intramuros bamboo bike cycling tour
- Mt Pinatubo - Crater hike
- Tarukan Village - Community lunch
- Banaue - Bangaan rice terrace hike
- Bontoc - Maligcong rice terrace hike
- Bontoc - Favarey Village visit
- Sagada - City tour
- Sagada - Eduardo Masferre’s home visit
- Kiltepan - Sunrise viewpoint & picnic breakfast
- Baguio - Cooking class & dinner
- Baguio - Art gallery visit
- Baguio - Women co-op weaving studio viist
- Puerto Princesa - Iwahig River Firefly Boat trip with dinner
- Puerto Princesa - local farm visit
- Sabang - Puerto Princesa Subterranean River boat trip
- Sabang - Batak tribe hike
- El Nido - Island hopping boat trip & snorkelling
- Sabang - Mangrove River Tour - PHP250
- El Nido - Kayak Hire - PHP700
- El Nido - Bike hire - PHP500
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip, excluding Day 12&13, and is subject to availability. Please consult your booking agent if you are interested.
2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking for the flight ticket on this trip. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
3. Internal flight includes 20kg checked luggage plus 7kg carry on.
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